Tuesday, January 15, 2013

Fame


 

This week’s host for the Writer’s Post blog hop is Michele at Muses from the Deep and the topic is fame.

     There was a time in my life when I longed for fame and fortune.  Back when I graduated from high school and the whole world was my oyster I wanted more than anything to rush off to Belmont University, obtain a Music Business degree, and rub elbows with the industry’s elite.  I wanted to be rich and famous and drive a Lamborghini, seriously.  I wanted to be at the center of things.



      Once I got to college I got a reality check.  I realized that what really mattered more than anything else to me was my family and home. While the courses I was taking were interesting and exciting, I longed to go home.  After much soul searching and a period of growing up I realized that what I wanted more than anything for my life was not fame, it was a family of my own.  I wanted a husband who loved me, kids who adored me, and several fur babies to keep me warm at night.  I realized a life in the spotlight was not for me.



 


      There are examples in the media everyday on how the spoils of fame have changed people and how that same fame has made their life a misery.  They can’t go out in public without a camera in their face recording their every move or someone criticizing how they are dressed.  For a person like me that hates pictures of me, this aspect would be pure torture!  I like to fly under the radar going about my everyday business.  I keep to myself and as I look back, I always have.

 


    Fame isn’t for everyone.  While fame has its benefits, for me the cons would out weigh everything good I could hope to gain.  Fame can offer monetary gain and world renown while at the same time rob you of the very essence of self that makes you who you are until next time when I give you another glimpse into the life of a trucker’s wife.
     

30 comments:

  1. I completely agree about the cons outweighing anything 'good' about fame, Kathy. I think we 'mere mortals' are often much happier than those who are famous, for whatever reasons.

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    1. Paula, I have to agree with you. Everyone has problems but to have them played out in front of the world and then documented for anyone that missed the live performance would be unbearable. Thank you for stopping by to read and for your kind comments! ♥

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  2. It might be okay to have a little fame from the famous blog. Then after everyone knows me from my blog, an editor would publish my novel.

    http://joycelansky.blogspot.com/2013/01/wordless-wednesday-drivers.html

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    1. Joyce, there you go!! It would be nice to have a successful blog, got to admit that. Writing can be a lot of work. Hope that editor finds you and publishes that amazing novel you have been working in. Thank you for stopping by to read and for your kind comments! ♥

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  3. I saw what fame did to the life of one of my Internet friends when her picture appeared on Time magazine (yeah, THAT cover) and she had TMZ and other paparazzi following her and her family and a weird guy sending her hate mail telling her she was going to hell because of her immodesty. yech! I agree with Joyce that it would be cool to achieve Internet fame from my blog. other than that, you can keep it!

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    1. Audrey, I would be cool with internet fame too. Sure wouldn't want anything to do with the paparazzi. Thank you for stopping by and for your kind comments! ♥

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  4. I can't recall every longing for fame or family (guess I'm too much an introvert), but I have often wished to feel listened to. I think that's a huge part of why I took up blogging.

    Fame seems like it would be absolutely exhausting - it would take a special person to thrive in that sort of environment, and with that kind of pressure.

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    1. Jerimi, I agree it would take a special type of person to be able to deal with fame. I am not it. I could never handle people staring at me!! LOL Thank you for stopping by to read and for your kind comments!♥

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  5. I don't think fame is a good thing at all. I've never wanted to be famous.

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    1. JoJo, I had that one moment but I got over it in a quick hurry and realized what really mattered to me and went in that direction with my life instead. Thank you for stopping by and for your comments! ♥

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  6. I think we all had big plans when we were younger. Like my 7 year old who wants to be a waiter and a magician:)

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    1. Sandra, those big plans come before we "find" ourselves and get comfortable in our own skins. Thank you for stopping by to read and for your kind comments! ♥

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  7. Fame terrifies me. I'm writing a book and my husband always tells me I'm going to be famous. First of all, it's highly unlikely. But even if it did happen, I wouldn't know what to do with it. It's so much pressure.

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    1. Kate, your husband is probably right! LOL It is a lot of pressure but look on the bright side...if you aren't royalty, a musician, or a movie star the paparazzi may just leave you to your own devices. Got to admit the money would be nice. Thank you for stopping by to read and for your kind comments! ♥

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  8. Fame is such a double edged sword. On one hand it can be used to bring about change or to bring awareness to a cause. But it can also ruin lives. Especially in the blogging world where you put so much of yourself out there.

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    1. ShaunaQ, agreed on all counts. Thank you for stopping by to read and for your kind comments! ♥

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  9. I agree...No way could I handle what celebrities go through. I think you have to have a certain type of personality to want a camera stuck in your face all the time.

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    1. Greg Johnson, I don't think I could deal with it either. I hate pictures of me and tend to avoid having my picture taken by being the one who is always taking the pictures. Aren't I clever? LOL Thank you for stopping by to read and for your kind comments! ♥

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  10. Yeah.. I'm pretty sure me and the paparazzi would not be friends but I would def dig the money and fast cars. :)

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    1. Mimi, I can just imagine you and the paparazzi. They wouldn't know what hit them! The idea just makes me laugh. The money, fast cars, and hot men...ah yes might all be worth the aggravation! LMAO Thank you for stopping by to read and for your kind comments! ♥

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  11. I agree too, fame has two sides just like a picture has. Lovely post.

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    1. Aunt Mary, I am so pleased you stopped by and enjoyed what you found here. Thank you for the lovely comments! ♥

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  12. I totally agree! I value my life and privacy too much to want or even dream of being famous.

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    1. Anne, privacy is a magical thing! Thank you for stopping by to read and for your comments! ♥

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  13. A case in point would be Michael Jackson, Kathy. He sadly suffered the effects of fame all too badly and sadly, he's among many others who have suffered the same fate. Thanks for sharing and linking up to my blog!! This was awesome!

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    1. Michelle, Michael Jackson was sad case and a perfect example. I am so pleased you liked it!! Thank you for stopping by to read and for your kind comments! ♥

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  14. I haven't blogged for years and have started again. Reading your blogs is like coming home! Wonderful!

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    1. Batey, I am so pleased you enjoy them. Thank you for stopping by to read and for your kind comments. You have made my day! ♥

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  15. I have no desire for fame-- I never have. It isn't something that would last in my mind...so why have a fleeting thing when I can spend that time and energy attaining things that are more permanent in nature? I've desired to meet a few famous people and have had the privilege of doing so. And thankfully the ones I met (except one) were quite gracious and humble which totally shocked me. Still, I would never want their life, which seems at time constantly in the spot light.

    Great post Kathy!! Cheers, Jenn

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    1. Jenn, I think that is the thing. It is fleeting and doesn't last. It burns so brightly and then disappears and fades away after you have become accustomed to it. All the famous folks I have ever met were just kind, regular folks too. Thank you for stopping by to read and for your kind comments! ♥

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